Subnautica 2 Wiki
Complete guides, creatures, base building, and features for the underwater survival game. Discover crafting guides, creature databases, base building tutorials, and survival tips for the alien ocean depths.
Subnautica 2 Universe
Subnautica 2 is an open-world underwater survival game by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Explore alien biomes, build deep-sea bases, craft vehicles, and survive encounters with leviathan-class creatures. 4-player co-op. Early Access since May 14, 2026. Explore vast alien biomes, craft advanced equipment, build underwater bases, and survive encounters with ocean predators in co-op multiplayer.
Platform
PC, Xbox Series X|S
Steam Early Access
Price
$29.99
Early Access
Co-op
Up to 4 Players
Online Co-op
Release
May 14, 2026
Unknown Worlds
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Featured Combat Guides
Curated deep-dives built around real search intent. Master weapon loadouts, optimal mouse sensitivity settings, and high-rank team positioning strategies.
Arena Threat Directory
Analyze spawn patterns, behavior cycles, and defensive counters before entering co-op or ranked queues.
Latest Patch Notes
Monitor weapon balance, ranking changes, and client optimization fixes.
2026-06-01 · Dispatch
Patch 0.9.5 — Gameplay balance & creature tuning
Adjusted base power consumption rates, reduced Shadow Leviathan aggro range in the Deep Zone, and fixed vehicle docking collision issues in the Moonpool.
- ▪Seamoth speed reduced by 5% with hull upgrade equipped to balance vehicle tier progression.
- ▪Crabsnake grab attack now has a longer telegraph window for counterplay.
- ▪Fixed Moonpool docking alignment issue causing Sea Truck to clip through walls.
- ▪Thermal plant power output increased by 15% in Lava Corridor biomes.
- ▪Added new creature scan log entries for Pegasus Ray and Glowcrab.
General Wiki FAQ
Quick factual answers compiled by top community players.
Is Subnautica 2 fully released or still in Early Access?
Subnautica 2 launched in Early Access on May 14, 2026 on Steam. Console versions arrived in August 2026. The full 1.0 release is estimated for 2028, with major content updates arriving every three months.
Can I play Subnautica 2 in multiplayer?
Yes. Subnautica 2 supports up to four players in online co-op. The host's persistent world allows guests to join and leave freely. Cross-play is available between Xbox and Windows PC; Steam players can co-op with other Steam users.
Will my Early Access save transfer to the full release?
Yes. Unknown Worlds has confirmed full save compatibility across all Early Access updates and the eventual 1.0 release. Your bases, vehicles, and progress carry forward with no conversion needed.
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